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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 20 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1). What do you mean by TRIPS (Trade Related aspects of IPRs)? How can the National IPR policy promote innovation in the country? The Hindu-1| The Hindu-2 Q2). Can the International Solar Alliance (ISA) reduce…
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Must Read News Articles – October 20
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL No decision yet on GST rates as States oppose cess: The GST Council’s third round of deliberations ended without a decision on the rates structure after most States objected to a proposal to levy an additional cess on demerit goods. Smarter railway stations: MoU between Railways and Ministry of Urban…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 19 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1). Can BIMSTEC serve as a better regional cooperation option than SAARC? Discuss. Indian Express | Link Q2). What could be the impact of new Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) on the Indian defense growth story?…
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Must Read News Articles – October 19
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Continue release of water to TN, SC tells Karnataka: The Supreme Court on Tuesday acknowledged that both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are in dire need of water, but warned the State governments that it will not tolerate any acts of violence from its citizens over the Cauvery water dispute.…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 18 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1). Examine the reasons that led to the scrapping of separate railway budget for Indian Railways. Live Mint Q2). Discuss the strategic importance of India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway Project. Hindu Business Line | Firstpost Q3). What are…
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Must Read News Articles – October 18
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL The Kerry effect- Centre lifts curbs on fund transfers by NGO: U.S. Secretary had flagged issue of Compassion International with Sushma Swaraj. Cauvery panel tells SC of drought, debt: The parched Cauvery basin has become a fertile reason for farmers’ suicides and mass migrations in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, a…
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Mains Marathon – GS Test 18
Read the below questions carefully and answer them in your own words by clicking individual links, in not more than 200 words each Time: 1 Hour Total Marks : 10 x 8 = 80 Marks CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE QUESTION PAPER – GS TEST 18 Examine the impact of economic reforms on the social…
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Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 17 October
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links below in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes Q1) How would digital payments play a critical role in achieving the Digital India vision? ET-1 | ET-2 Q2) What factors are required to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in India? Do you…
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Must Read News Articles – October 16
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Russia gives S-400 systems to boost India’s air defence: Both sides signed important deals including one on S-400 missile systems, a game-changer in countering airborne threats. Pacts on stealth frigates, Kamov 226T helicopters also signed. Can’t afford differences on terror-India to China: India raised the issue of Masood Azhar at the bilateral…
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Mains Marathon – GS Test 17
Read the below questions carefully and answer them in your own words by clicking individual links, in not more than 200 words each Time: 1 Hour Total Marks : 10 x 8 = 80 Marks CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE QUESTION PAPER – GS TEST 17 1. How far will the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) help…
